• Absolute Beginners
  • Ceramic Arts

Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel with ceramic artist Jenanne Longman. 

A great introduction to pottery for absolute beginners and even those with a little clay experience!  Learn about clay, how to wedge, center, trim and create pottery using the wheel through demonstrations and hands-on practice.  Learn to make pieces you can use!  Explore surface decoration, learn how to 'paint' with underglazes, glazing techniques, and the entire process of creating in clay. 


6 Weeks: Base Tuition: $305 + Material Fee: $45 = Total: $350

Winter 2020:  12 Weeks:  Base Tuition: $495 + Materials Fee: $45= Total $540

Notes: Materials Fee includes a bag of Cone 6, stoneware clay (20lbs) and all firing, use of glazes and tools. Only clay from TSA may be used.
* This course is not currently open for registration

What you will learn

  • Introduction to working with clay
  • Learn to throw clay on the potter’s wheel
  • Learn about surface decoration, glazing and more
  • Learn about the process of creating in clay on the potter's wheel from start to finish 

Materials to Bring

Please keep your receipts to all purchases incase you need to return any materials.

A basic pottery tool kit like these from Tucker’s Pottery Supply in Markham or Above Ground Art Supply (several Toronto locations):

  • Your own apron (clay is messy)
  • Paint brushes - new for detailed painting/worn brushes for different techniques